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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 993.06 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 993.06 and 297.27 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 993.06 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/993.06 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 993.06 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 295,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,206.95/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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